1958 Seat 600 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1959 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Seat 600 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Seat | Wartburg |
Model | 600 | 311 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |