1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 95 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 355 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer significantly more control. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Invicta | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
