1990 Citroen BX vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 35 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | BX | 311 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
