1971 NSU Ro 80 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is newer by 12 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 1,990 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 NSU Ro 80 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | NSU | Wartburg |
| Model | Ro 80 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
