1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,168 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda 1000 (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda 1000 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda 1000 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
Model | 1000 | 311 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1168 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |