1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 54 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 7 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | LeSabre | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 70 L |
