1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 51 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Invicta | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1875 mm |
