1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Citroen Visa is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen Visa (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Citroen Visa (107 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
Model | Visa | 311 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |