1969 Buick GS vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 10 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 670 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | GS | 311 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
