1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i30 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai i30 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 449 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 i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i30 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 i30 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 311 | i30 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.5 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 | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 53 L |
