1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 383 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 612 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 110 L |
