1987 Plymouth Turismo vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Plymouth Turismo is newer by 28 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Plymouth Turismo (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Plymouth Turismo should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 110 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Plymouth Turismo (161 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Plymouth Turismo | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Wartburg |
| Model | Turismo | 311 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
