2005 BMW 740 vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 46 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 8 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 BMW 740. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 740 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
