1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 39 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Rezzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 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, 2001 Daewoo Rezzo (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Rezzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Rezzo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2001 Daewoo Rezzo | |
| Make | Wartburg | Daewoo |
| Model | 311 | Rezzo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
