1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Morgan | Wartburg |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
