1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 43 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) has 134 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 277 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari. 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) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Invicta | Safari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
