1995 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 435 kg more than 1955 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 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Voyager | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Wartburg |
| Model | Voyager | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
