1993 Volvo 850 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1993 Volvo 850 is newer by 37 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 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 490 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, 1993 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Volvo 850 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volvo | Wartburg |
| Model | 850 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2319 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
