1955 Oldsmobile 98 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Oldsmobile 98 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Wartburg |
Model | 98 | 311 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5320 cc | 899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2460 mm |