1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | LeSabre | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
