1998 Buick Regal vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1998 Buick Regal is newer by 43 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Regal weights approximately 534 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, 1998 Buick Regal (312 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Regal | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Regal | 311 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| 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 | 205 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
