1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 728 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Invicta | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3589 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
