1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT 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 60 more horse power than 2012 Audi TT. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 530 kg more than 2012 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi TT 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 TT 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Invicta | TT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1842 mm |
