1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 867 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | LeSabre | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 88 L |
