1988 Buick Electra vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 615 kg more than 1956 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Electra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 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 |
