1963 Wartburg 311 vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 50 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 weights approximately 418 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 311 | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
| Model | 311 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 55 L |
