2001 Acura MDX vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2001 Acura MDX is newer by 42 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 87 more horse power than 2001 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | MDX | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
