1985 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Estate | Sixty |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 582 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3300 mm |