1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Newport is newer by 20 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 192 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | LeSabre | Newport |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 68 L |
