1995 Peugeot 605 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 605 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 605 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 486 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 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Peugeot 605 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Wartburg |
| Model | 605 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
