1979 Buick Century vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 18 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 221 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
