1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 26 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 343 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | LeSabre | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2830 mm |