1987 Buick Estate vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1969 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Estate | 600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |
