1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Westfield ZEI (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Wartburg | Westfield |
| Model | 311 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
