1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 270 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 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Wartburg | Opel |
Model | 311 | Corsa |
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 | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |