1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1983 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 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 191 more horse power than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1983 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 400 kg more than 1983 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1983 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Invicta | Seville |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
