1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1962 DKW Junior
To start off, 1962 DKW Junior is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta 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 291 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1962 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Buick | DKW |
| Model | Invicta | Junior |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
