1999 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 43 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 132 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, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Prizm | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
