1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 138 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
