2000 Buick LaCrosse vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 594 kg more than 1955 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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LaCrosse | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | LaCrosse | 312 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
