2001 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 40 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 770 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 318 | Invicta |
Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |