2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 41 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 520 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, 2000 Citroen C5 (115 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | C5 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
