1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 143 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 571 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. 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, 2013 Honda CR-V, 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Buick Invicta | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Invicta | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
