1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1982 Toyota Model F

To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F is newer by 21 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 1982 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 770 kg more than 1982 Toyota Model F. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Model F.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Buick Invicta 1982 Toyota Model F
Make Buick Toyota
Model Invicta Model F
Year Released 1961 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6576 cc 1811 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.5 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1680 mm


 

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