2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 657 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Buick | Wartburg |
Model | Lucerne | 311 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |