1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 46 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 373 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 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 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | F355 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
