2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 54 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 281 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rainier | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 151 L |
