1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 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 98 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 533 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | LeSabre | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 100 L |
