1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 34 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 12 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
