2001 Audi A2 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Audi A2 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Audi A2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A2 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 Audi A2.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Audi A2 (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A2 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
