2004 Acura TL vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 Acura TL is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 618 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Acura | Wartburg |
| Model | TL | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
