1992 Rover 800 vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1992 Rover 800 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 800 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1960 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 800 | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | 800 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
