1960 Wartburg 311 vs. 2013 Infiniti QX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti QX is newer by 53 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 5,552 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti QX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti QX (395 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti QX weights approximately 1696 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 2013 Infiniti QX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Wartburg 311. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti QX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti QX (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti QX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Wartburg 311 | 2013 Infiniti QX | |
| Make | Wartburg | Infiniti |
| Model | 311 | QX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3075 mm |
