1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 273 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Charger 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, 2008 Dodge Charger 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Invicta | Charger |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
