1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 51 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 97 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 227 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 80 L |
