1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 215 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 776 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1962 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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