1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Citroen C1
To start off, 2011 Citroen C1 is newer by 49 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Citroen C1.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Citroen C1 (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Citroen |
| Model | 311 | C1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |
