2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 47 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Buick Invicta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Brooklands | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 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 Length | 5410 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
