2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 360 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 Toyota Avensis (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Toyota | Wartburg |
| Model | Avensis | 311 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
