1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 323 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
