2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 50 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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 1144 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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Seat |
| Model | QX56 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 320 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2010 mm |
