1968 Opel Diplomat vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Opel Diplomat 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 730 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 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 1968 Opel Diplomat has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Diplomat | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Opel | Wartburg |
Model | Diplomat | 311 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |