1989 Renault 4 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1989 Renault 4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault 4 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | 4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
