1988 Lada Samara vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Lada Samara is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada Samara (70 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Lada Samara.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lada Samara (117 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada Samara | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | Samara | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
