1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Westfield ZEI (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1987 Westfield ZEI.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Wartburg | Westfield |
| Model | 311 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
