1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 19 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 538 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
