1956 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1956 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Wartburg | Bentley |
| Model | 311 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2746 mm |
