1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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 55 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Invicta | Highlander |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |