2002 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 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 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Lanos | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Wartburg |
| Model | Lanos | 311 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
