1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2006 Audi A6
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 41 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 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2006 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 311 | A6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 3123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
