1982 Citroen LN vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1982 Citroen LN is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1982 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen LN.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Citroen LN | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | LN | 311 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
