1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Corolla | 311 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
