1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 4 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 110 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 408 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
