1966 Wartburg 311 vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 311 | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 311 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 35 L |
