1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Wartburg 311 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1962 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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | 15 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
