1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 595 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | LeSabre | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 98 L |
