1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 41 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 151 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 306 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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, 2003 Opel Vectra, 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Invicta | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
