1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2010 Dacia Logan is newer by 45 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Logan (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Logan weights approximately 320 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, 2010 Dacia Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Wartburg | Dacia |
| Model | 311 | Logan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
