1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 59 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 70 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LeSabre | 335 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 61 L |