1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 153 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 38 kg more than 2012 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Navara. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Buick Invicta | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Invicta | Navara |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |