1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1960 Cadillac Eldorado and 1960 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1960 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
Model | Eldorado | 311 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 82 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |