1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel 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 165 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 935 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1983 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1983 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Invicta | Excel |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |