1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 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. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 117 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 396 kg more than 2013 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Invicta | A6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2912 mm |
