1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1962 Jeep CJ5
To start off, both 1962 Buick Invicta and 1962 Jeep CJ5 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1962 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1962 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 Jeep CJ5 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jeep CJ5. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1962 Jeep CJ5 has manual transmission. 1962 Jeep CJ5 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.
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1962 Buick Invicta | 1962 Jeep CJ5 | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Invicta | CJ5 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |