2003 AC Cobra vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 44 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 102 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Cobra | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
