1988 Saab 9000 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1988 Saab 9000 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 9000 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Saab 9000 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1965 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 Saab 9000 (278 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Saab 9000 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Saab | Wartburg |
| Model | 9000 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
