1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 850 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Buick Invicta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Invicta | Toledo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |