2002 Citroen C3 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2002 Citroen C3 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 292 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 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | C3 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |
