1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 164 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 105 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | ML |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
