1988 Buick Estate vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 925 kg more than 1964 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Estate | 312 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |
