1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 48 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 137 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 520 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta.

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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Buick Invicta 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Make Buick Mercedes-Benz
Model Invicta Sprinter
Year Released 1962 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6576 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 2590 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 5906 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2024 mm


 

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