1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 53 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 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Atos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Atos (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Atos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 311 | Atos |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
