1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 564 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | 3-Litre | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
