1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 40 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 665 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta.
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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Invicta | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2060 mm |
