1979 Buick Estate vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 900 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. 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 Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Estate | 312 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |