2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero 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 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 1180 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 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
| Model | Montero | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
