1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 40 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Invicta | Express |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |