1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 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, 1951 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | A 40 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
