2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 380 kg more than 1962 Buick Invicta. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1990 mm |
