2000 Renault Safrane vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Renault Safrane 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 565 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 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Safrane | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
