1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 44 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 77 kg more than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | LeSabre | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 68 L |