2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 52 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Buick | Wartburg |
| Model | Rendezvous | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
