1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 40 and 1961 Buick Invicta were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 289 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1961 Austin A 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
