1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 5 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 93 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Invicta | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 2163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
