1995 Mazda MX-3 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Mazda MX-3 is newer by 30 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda MX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda MX-3 weights approximately 99 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, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda MX-3 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | MX-3 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1059 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
