2005 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 432 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 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Wartburg |
| Model | Grand Am | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
