1979 Buick Century vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Century | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
