1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 46 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 4 more horse power than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 152 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 @ 3650 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 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:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB7 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 151 L |