1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 420 kg more than 1956 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Kingswood | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Holden | Wartburg |
| Model | Kingswood | 311 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
