1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 455 kg more than 2010 BMW 123. 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 2010 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Invicta | 123 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |