1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Invicta | 520 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
