1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 642 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Park Avenue | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
