1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 48 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 923 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.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Wartburg 311. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volvo |
| Model | 311 | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
