1966 Wartburg 311 vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, both 1966 Wartburg 311 and 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 311 | 1966 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Willys-Overland |
| Model | 311 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
