1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1972 GMC Suburban is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1956 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, 1972 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Suburban | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | GMC | Wartburg |
| Model | Suburban | 311 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
