1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 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 236 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Spider | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |
