1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 54 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 380 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Invicta | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| 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 | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
