2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Centieme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 834 kg more than 1956 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, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Centieme | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
