1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1951 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 LeSabre (517 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B 12. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpina B 12 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:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B 12 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 517 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2930 mm |