1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Renault Sandero
To start off, 2011 Renault Sandero 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Sandero (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Sandero should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Sandero weights approximately 151 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 Renault Sandero (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Sandero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Wartburg | Renault |
| Model | 311 | Sandero |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
