1958 Morris Minor vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1960 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 36 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor.
Because 1958 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Morris | Wartburg |
| Model | Minor | 311 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
