1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Lancia Stratos is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 24 kg more than 1963 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
| Model | Stratos | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
