2003 Audi RS6 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Audi RS6 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi RS6 weights approximately 950 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi RS6 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | RS6 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
