1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Toyota Corolla (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Corolla | 311 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 43 L |
