1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1980 Lada Niva
To start off, 1980 Lada Niva is newer by 19 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 249 more horse power than 1980 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada Niva. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1980 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1980 Lada Niva 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 | 1980 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Buick | Lada |
| Model | Invicta | Niva |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
