1948 Triumph Roadster 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 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 192 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 Triumph Roadster (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Triumph | Wartburg |
| Model | Roadster | 311 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
