1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1961 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1961 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 1995 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1961 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Roadmaster | 312 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
