1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 52 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 64 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 640 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza 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, 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
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1961 Buick Invicta | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Invicta | Impreza |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |