1981 Renault 18 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1981 Renault 18 is newer by 16 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 18 (66 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 18 weights approximately 90 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, 1981 Renault 18 (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | 18 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
