1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1993 Westfield ZEI.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Wartburg | Westfield |
| Model | 311 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
