1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1962 Buick Invicta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Invicta | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1460 mm |
