1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 49 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Alpina B5.
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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
Make | Buick | Alpina |
Model | Invicta | B5 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |