1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 690 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 911. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Invicta | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |