1992 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 335 kg more than 1956 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, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Venturi | Wartburg |
| Model | Cabriolet | 311 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
