2007 BMW 523 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 46 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 150 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 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:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 523 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
