1993 Audi V8 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1993 Audi V8 is newer by 28 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 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Audi V8 weights approximately 834 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, 1993 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi V8 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | V8 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
