1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
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 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | 40 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |
