1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2003 MCC Smart
To start off, 2003 MCC Smart is newer by 42 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 244 more horse power than 2003 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2003 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2003 MCC Smart. 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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 MCC Smart. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2003 MCC Smart has manual transmission. 2003 MCC Smart 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 | 2003 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Buick | MCC |
| Model | Invicta | Smart |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
