1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 195 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 546 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | LeSabre | Civic |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1177 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 50 L |