1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 25 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.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 Mercedes-Benz CL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
