1950 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1957 Wartburg 312 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | 40 | 312 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2460 mm |