1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 1969 Dodge Challenger is newer by 8 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 202 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 655 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1969 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Invicta | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
