1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Invicta | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
