1955 Wartburg 311 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 45 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 990 kg more than 1955 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 311 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 311 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3270 mm |
