1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 469 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Invicta | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |