1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Invicta | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |