2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 50 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 906 kg more than 1955 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Rendezvous | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
