1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Wartburg |
| Model | Chevette | 311 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
