1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 940 kg more than 1963 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Riviera | 311 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |