1995 Acura Integra vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Acura Integra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Integra (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Integra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1962 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, 1995 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 1995 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Integra | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Acura | Wartburg |
| Model | Integra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
