1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2005 Vector M12
To start off, 2005 Vector M12 is newer by 43 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, 2005 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Vector M12.
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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vector M12. (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vector M12. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2005 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 2005 Vector M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2005 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Buick | Vector |
| Model | Invicta | M12 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
