1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 9 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Centurion | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
