1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 57 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (241 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 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 @ 3650 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | LeSabre | Lumina |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 75 L |