1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1997 Buick Riviera is newer by 39 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), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Riviera (202 HP) has 153 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Riviera weights approximately 730 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, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Riviera | 312 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
