1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1959 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Wartburg |
| Model | Silver Seraph | 311 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
