1978 Buick Estate vs. 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible has manual transmission. 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1957 Wartburg Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Estate | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
