1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1968 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1968 Isuzu Florian is newer by 7 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 241 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1968 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Invicta | Florian |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
