1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 50 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 78 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Invicta | A8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1948 mm |
