1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, 2005 Volvo S60 is newer by 46 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 609 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S60 (271 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Wartburg 311 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Wartburg | Volvo |
Model | 311 | S60 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |