1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1961 DKW Junior
To start off, both 1961 Buick Invicta and 1961 DKW Junior 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 291 more horse power than 1961 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1961 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1961 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 1961 DKW Junior | |
Make | Buick | DKW |
Model | Invicta | Junior |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |