1983 Audi 80 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Audi 80 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Audi 80 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Audi 80.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Audi 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | 80 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
