1962 DKW Junior vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1962 DKW Junior and 1962 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1962 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DKW Junior | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | DKW | Wartburg |
| Model | Junior | 311 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |
