1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 224 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Skylark | 311 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
