1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 61 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 64 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | 530 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 70 L |
