1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 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) has 305 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 500 | Invicta |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |