1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 44 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 81 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 36 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Invicta | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
