1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 33 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 202 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 620 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Invicta | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
