1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony 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 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 787 kg more than 1979 Hyundai Pony.
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. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1979 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1979 Hyundai Pony 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 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | LeSabre | Pony |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |
