1980 Seat Ritmo vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1980 Seat Ritmo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat Ritmo (63 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Seat Ritmo | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Seat | Wartburg |
| Model | Ritmo | 311 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
