1957 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | AC | Wartburg |
Model | Aceca | 311 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |