1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 55 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | LeSabre | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 506 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 68 L |
