1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 144 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Invicta | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
