1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 686 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Park Avenue | 312 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
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 | 242 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1646 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |