1965 Wartburg 311 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 48 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 808 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Wartburg 311 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Wartburg | Cadillac |
| Model | 311 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
