1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 285 kg more 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Invicta | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
