1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 60 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 15 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 92 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 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 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | 335 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 61 L |
