1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (272 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 223 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | LeSabre | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2900 mm |
