1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volvo |
| Model | 311 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
