1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Renault Dauphine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Dauphine | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Dauphine | 311 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 632 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
