2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 53 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (517 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick LeSabre. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 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:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V12 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 517 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 151 L |