1954 Buick 40 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta

To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 350 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.

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