1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 330 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta.
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 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Invicta | Express |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
