1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Calais is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1962 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, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Calais | 311 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 43 L |
