2000 Audi Steppenwolf vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf is newer by 45 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi Steppenwolf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf (222 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi Steppenwolf weights approximately 995 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, 2000 Audi Steppenwolf (320 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2000 Audi Steppenwolf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi Steppenwolf | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | Steppenwolf | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
