1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 38 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 278 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today 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 | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Invicta | Today |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
