1960 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 800 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Wartburg 311 | 2011 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Wartburg | GMC |
| Model | 311 | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
