2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Buick Rainier. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rainier | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
