1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1972 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1972 Triumph TR6 is newer by 10 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 221 more horse power than 1972 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 985 kg more than 1972 Triumph TR6. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1972 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Invicta | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
