1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 168 kg more than 1979 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) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. (252 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
