1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 58 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 116 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (219 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 842 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | LeSabre | Elise |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 44 L |
