2000 Audi RS4 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Audi RS4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,669 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi RS4 (376 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi RS4 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1965 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, 2000 Audi RS4 (449 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi RS4 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | RS4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2669 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
