1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 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 81 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 BMW 730. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Invicta | 730 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
