1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 35 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 43 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 680 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 993 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 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Invicta | 993 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| 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 | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 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 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
