1964 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 802 kg more than 1964 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Wartburg 311 | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Wartburg | SsangYong |
| Model | 311 | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
