1959 Berkeley B vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley B would be higher. At 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 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. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Berkeley | Wartburg |
| Model | B | 311 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |
