1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 39 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 177 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 723 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, 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) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. (380 Nm). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Invicta | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
