1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 44 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 537 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 90 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lotus | Wartburg |
| Model | GT 1 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
