1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 850 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | LeSabre | Yukon |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 117 L |