1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 9 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 211 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 900 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Invicta | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
