1996 AC Cobra vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 AC Cobra weights approximately 66 kg more than 1956 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Cobra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
