1986 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1986 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volkswagen Golf (53 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Volkswagen Golf (96 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Volkswagen Golf | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Golf | 311 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
