1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 154 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Invicta | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
