1956 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 5 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 133 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | 40 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2930 mm |