1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2011 Citroen C3 is newer by 52 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C3 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C3 weights approximately 163 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, 2011 Citroen C3 (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Citroen |
| Model | 311 | C3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
