1955 Simca Vedette 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 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Vedette would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Simca Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Simca Vedette (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Simca Vedette should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Simca Vedette weights approximately 220 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Simca Vedette | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Simca | Wartburg |
| Model | Vedette | 311 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
