2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Rainier | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
