1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 237 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Invicta | Ram |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |