1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 356 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90. 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 90 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
