1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 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 242 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 996 kg more than 1976 Mazda 929. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Invicta | 929 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
