1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 82 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 2013 BMW 7 Series 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 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Invicta | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
