1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 90 (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 360 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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | A 90 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
