2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2005 Buick LeSabre is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 658 kg more than 1957 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | LeSabre | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 993 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 Bore Size | 97 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
