2009 BMW 550 vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 50 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, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 408 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 550 | Invicta |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6576 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1662 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |