1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1974 Chrysler Valiant

To start off, 1974 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 13 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 187 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 666 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Valiant. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chrysler Valiant.

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