1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1001 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 311 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
