1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Accent 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 159 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 Hyundai Accent (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 311 | Accent |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2499 mm |
