1995 Toyota Starlet vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 32 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Starlet (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Starlet | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Starlet | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
