1972 AMC Matador vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador 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 70 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 336 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
