1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | CTS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5965 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
