2005 BMW 320 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 43 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | Invicta |
Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |