1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith is newer by 39 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, 2000 TVR Griffith (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2000 TVR Griffith.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Griffith. (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Griffith. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Griffith 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:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Invicta | Griffith |
Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |