1992 BMW 538 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 31 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, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 240 kg more than 1992 BMW 538.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 538. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 538.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 538 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 Weight | 1830 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
