1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1961 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 2 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 276 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Wartburg |
| Model | E-Type | 311 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
