1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1956 Daimler DK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 309 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Buick | Daimler |
| Model | LeSabre | DK |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 90 L |
