1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 117 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 795 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 Mini Cooper, 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Buick | Mini |
| Model | Invicta | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1892 mm |
