1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 41 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 47 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | 456M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 437 HP |
Torque | 517 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 110 L |