1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (347 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Commander. (520 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Invicta | Commander |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
