1979 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 910 kg more than 1963 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 Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Estate | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 960 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 |
