1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 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) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 970 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Rekord 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 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Invicta | Rekord |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |