1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 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 195 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 670 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 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:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 2600 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
