1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 740 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Spider | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 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 | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
