1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | SL |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
