1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2005 Dodge Nitro is newer by 44 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 117 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro will offer significantly more control. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Invicta | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
