1957 Austin A 55 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 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A 55 (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 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, 1957 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 55 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | A 55 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
