1987 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Buick Electra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Electra | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Electra | 311 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |