1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 46 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne. 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, 2008 Buick Lucerne, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2008 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Invicta | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
