2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 44 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
