1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia 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) has 231 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 723 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Renault Thalia, 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) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2473 mm |
