1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 53 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 114 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Invicta | A4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
