1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 34 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 570 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 993. (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Invicta | 993 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |