1965 AC Aceca vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Aceca | 311 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
