1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 1013 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, 2012 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Wartburg | Lexus |
| Model | 311 | LS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 84 L |
