2009 BMW 118 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 58 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 201 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 338 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 118 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 151 L |