1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Citroen C1
To start off, 2012 Citroen C1 is newer by 47 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 996 cc (3 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C1 (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C1 weights approximately 502 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, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Citroen |
| Model | 311 | C1 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |
