1988 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 546 kg more than 1962 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 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Bonneville | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Wartburg |
| Model | Bonneville | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
