2002 Audi S4 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2002 Audi S4 is newer by 37 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi S4 weights approximately 760 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, 2002 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S4 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | S4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
