1959 Wartburg 311 vs. 2013 Hyundai Veloster
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Veloster is newer by 54 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Veloster (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Veloster should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Veloster weights approximately 212 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, 2013 Hyundai Veloster (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Veloster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Wartburg 311 | 2013 Hyundai Veloster | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 311 | Veloster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1399 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
