1988 Lada 2105 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 29 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2105 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 40 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, 1988 Lada 2105 (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2105 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | 2105 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
