2000 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Voyager 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 840 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 Chrysler Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Voyager | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Wartburg |
| Model | Voyager | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
