1963 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Hummer H3
To start off, 2010 Hummer H3 is newer by 47 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 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1242 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, 2010 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hummer |
| Model | 311 | H3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 87 L |
