1992 BMW 850 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 30 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, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 205 kg more than 1992 BMW 850.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 850 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
