1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1972 Subaru Leone 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 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP) has 275 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 928 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | Leone |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
