1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 50 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 177 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 878 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2011 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Invicta | Altea |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
