1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Azera 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Azera. (289 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 435 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Azera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Azera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Azera. (346 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 2013 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Invicta | Azera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2845 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
