2003 Subaru R2 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Subaru R2 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru R2 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru R2 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Subaru | Wartburg |
| Model | R2 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
