1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 630 kg more than 1955 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | LeSabre | 312 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
