1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 735 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 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 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Invicta | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 763 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |