1984 Audi 80 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1984 Audi 80 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 80 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Audi 80.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi 80 (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 80 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | 80 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 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 | 101 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
