1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 325 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 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Wartburg | Kia |
| Model | 311 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 78 L |
