1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 14 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 192 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 577 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 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:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | 2600 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 151 L |
