1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 177 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 75 L |
