1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 37 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | LeSabre | IS |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 65 L |