1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 311 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1963 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 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bristol | Wartburg |
| Model | 400 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
