2003 Panoz AIV vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz AIV weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz AIV | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Panoz | Wartburg |
| Model | AIV | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
