1962 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 590 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 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
| Model | 311 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
