1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1964 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1964 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 13 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 292 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 923 kg more than 1964 Innocenti A 40. 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1964 Innocenti A 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Innocenti A 40 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:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1964 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Innocenti |
| Model | LeSabre | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2220 mm |
