1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1976 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 14 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 125 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 540 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1976 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Invicta | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
