2003 BMW 520 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 52 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 168 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 23 kg more than 2003 BMW 520. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 520 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 151 L |
