1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 207 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 890 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Invicta | Celica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
