1980 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Electra | 600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |