1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 21 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 347 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3160 mm |
