1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 224 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi 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 | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 120 L |
