1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 47 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, 2009 Maybach 57 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 665 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.
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, 2009 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Invicta | 57 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
