1982 Opel Corsa vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 23 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Opel Corsa (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Corsa | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Corsa | 311 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
