1955 Wartburg 311 vs. 2013 Mazda CX-09
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-09 is newer by 58 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-09 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (269 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-09 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-09 weights approximately 1092 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, 2013 Mazda CX-09 (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-09 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 311 | 2013 Mazda CX-09 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
| Model | 311 | CX-09 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 269 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5108 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1936 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1728 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2875 mm |
