1988 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 27 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Estate | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
