1984 BMW 725 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 23 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 177 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 725 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
