1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 41 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 846 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Plymouth | Wartburg |
Model | Voyager | 311 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |