1988 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Citroen Visa 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen Visa | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
Model | Visa | 311 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |