1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK (415 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (539 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | SLK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1793 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
