1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 495 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Invicta | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
