1981 Buick Estate vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 910 kg more than 1955 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Estate | 311 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 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 |