1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 940 kg more than 1963 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Caprice | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
