1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1959 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1959 Seat 600 | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Roadmaster | 600 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |