1987 Lada Samara vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Lada Samara is newer by 31 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Samara 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 1987 Lada Samara.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lada Samara (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | Samara | 311 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
