1952 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1952 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 1 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 246 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 393 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB2. 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.
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1952 Aston Martin DB2 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB2 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 151 L |