1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 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) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2005 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Invicta | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
