1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 51 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 98 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 485 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Invicta | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1919 mm |
