1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 11 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 200 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | GT | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
