1975 Seat 124 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 13 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 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Seat 124 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1975 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Seat 124 (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Seat 124 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Seat | Wartburg |
Model | 124 | 311 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |