1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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, 2008 Seat Altea, 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Invicta | Altea |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |