2009 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 194 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1951 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 320 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 151 L |