1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 34 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 8 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. (317 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 230 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. (471 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Invicta | SL |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |