1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Wartburg |
| Model | Toronado | 311 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 43 L |
