1955 Wartburg 311 vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 53 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Exeo (141 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Exeo weights approximately 430 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, 2008 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 311 | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Wartburg | Seat |
| Model | 311 | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2642 mm |
