1979 Opel Ascona vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 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 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 122 kg more than 1965 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 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Opel Ascona | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Ascona | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2408 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
