1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 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 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Wartburg |
| Model | Mark IV | 311 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2460 mm |
