1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 62 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 206 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.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 72 L |
