2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 38 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Alpina B 10.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 10 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:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B 10 | Invicta |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |