1994 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1994 Buick LeSabre is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 590 kg more than 1965 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, 1994 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | LeSabre | 311 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 43 L |
