1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 205 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 638 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Invicta | Defender |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
