1994 Rover Range Rover vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1994 Rover Range Rover is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover Range Rover (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1963 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 Rover Range Rover (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover Range Rover | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | Range Rover | 311 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 43 L |
