1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1965 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Wartburg |
| Model | 504 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
