1966 Wartburg 311 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 311 (50 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 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, 1966 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 311 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 311 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
