1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 8 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 272 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Bialbero has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | Bialbero | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2930 mm |