1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1998 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 36 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 182 more horse power than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 720 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Marcia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1998 Hyundai Marcia | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Invicta | Marcia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |