1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | LeSabre | Armada |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 106 L |