1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2005 Audi A3
To start off, 2005 Audi A3 is newer by 43 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 weights approximately 305 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, 2005 Audi A3 (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 2005 Audi A3 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. 2005 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2005 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 311 | A3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
