1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Appia is newer by 9 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 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 903 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | LeSabre | Appia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 42 L |
