2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1430 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Express | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 43 L |
