1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1748 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Wartburg | Land Rover |
| Model | 311 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
