1968 Triumph 1300 vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Triumph 1300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 1300 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Triumph 1300.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph 1300 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph 1300 | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Triumph | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |
