1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 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 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | XJR-11 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |
