1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 35 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 73 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (252 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 320 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Invicta | Express |
Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |