1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2007 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 46 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 5 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 504 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2007 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | STS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
