2008 BMW 545 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 is newer by 46 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, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 BMW 545.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 545. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 545 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:
| 2008 BMW 545 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 545 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
