1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD 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 209 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 645 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Buick | Alvis |
| Model | Invicta | TD |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
