2007 BMW 120 vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 48 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 171 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 720 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 120 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
