1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia 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 97 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia weights approximately 227 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1951 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3650 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LeSabre | Proudia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |
