1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,559 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 600 kg more than 1956 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (195 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Wartburg |
| Model | Trooper | 311 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2559 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
