1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 476 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
Model | 311 | Passat |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4769 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2712 mm |