1985 Toyota Corolla vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Corolla | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Corolla | 311 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 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 |
