1997 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 42 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Morgan Plus 4 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Morgan | Wartburg |
| Model | Plus 4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
