2007 BMW M6 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 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, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1785 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
