1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 47 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 205 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (271 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Invicta | E |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
