2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 48 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1038 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Lumina | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
