1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 56 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 332 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | LeSabre | Defender |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 75 L |
