1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 76 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | LeSabre | VIP |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 90 L |
