1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, 1970 DAF 44 is newer by 8 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 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 291 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1970 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Buick | DAF |
| Model | Invicta | 44 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
