1987 Saab 900 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Saab 900 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Saab 900 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Saab 900 weights approximately 325 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 Saab 900 (273 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Saab 900 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Saab | Wartburg |
| Model | 900 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
