1994 Audi A6 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 38 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 440 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, 1994 Audi A6 (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A6 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
