1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1136 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 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 311 | Routan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3078 mm |
