1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 69 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
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 Toyota Sienna, 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | LeSabre | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 76 L |
