1996 Volvo V40 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Volvo V40 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo V40 (89 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V40 weights approximately 285 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 Volvo V40 (176 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volvo V40 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volvo | Wartburg |
| Model | V40 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
