1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. 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 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Invicta | 15 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
