1963 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 49 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1177 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 311 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
