1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1980 Skoda L
To start off, 1980 Skoda L 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 281 more horse power than 1980 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1980 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1980 Skoda L. 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1980 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Invicta | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
