1963 Wartburg 311 vs. 2006 Audi TT
To start off, 2006 Audi TT is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi TT weights approximately 425 kg more than 1963 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, 2006 Audi TT (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2006 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 311 | 2006 Audi TT | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 311 | TT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
