2001 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Polo (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volkswagen Polo (129 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Volkswagen Polo | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Polo | 311 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 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 | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
