1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 49 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 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 427 kg more 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (481 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | SSR |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2950 mm |
