1996 Opel Vectra vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 33 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1963 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 Opel Vectra (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Vectra | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Vectra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
