1955 Wartburg 311 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 36 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 311 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 311 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
