1987 BMW 750 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 25 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 BMW 750. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
