1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 921 kg more than 1958 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Wartburg | Buick |
| Model | 312 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3009 mm |
