1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 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 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 255 kg more than 2012 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Invicta | 528 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
