1942 Buick 40 vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1958 Seat 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Buick 40 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | 40 | 600 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 576 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2010 mm |