1978 Toyota Corsa vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corsa | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
Model | Corsa | 311 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 899 cc |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |