1978 Buick Estate vs. 1964 Seat 600

To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Seat 600 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1964 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1964 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Buick Estate 1964 Seat 600
Make Buick Seat
Model Estate 600
Year Released 1978 1964
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 5736 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 24 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 47 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 575 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2010 mm


 

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