1944 Citroen 7 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 7 would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 7. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 7 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 7 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | 7 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |
