1996 BMW 840 vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 37 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 43 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 840 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
