1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 50 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 138 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 783 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Supra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 88 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 | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 45 L |
