1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 1999 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 1999 Mazda Laputa is newer by 40 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda Laputa (53 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Laputa 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 1999 Mazda Laputa.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 1999 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
| Model | 311 | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
