1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Wartburg | Buick |
| Model | 311 | Century |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
