1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 24 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | LeSabre | 240 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
