1999 Buick Cielo vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Buick Cielo is newer by 44 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Cielo (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Cielo | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
