1977 Seat 124 vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (64 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Wartburg 311 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | 124 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 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 |
