1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2004 Nissan Murano is newer by 42 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 80 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 274 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Invicta | Murano |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
