1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 46 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 877 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, 2011 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2011 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 311 | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
