2001 BMW 735 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 39 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2001 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 BMW 735. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 735 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 735 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
