1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 323 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | LeSabre | 968 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 74 L |
