1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 51 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C3 (72 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C3 weights approximately 251 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, 2010 Citroen C3 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Citroen |
| Model | 311 | C3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
