1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 311 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 520 kg more than 1955 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jeep | Wartburg |
| Model | Station Wagon | 311 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
