1966 Wartburg 353 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 353 is newer by 1 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 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 353 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 353 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 353 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 353 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 353 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
