2004 Renault Clio vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 75 kg more than 1963 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 Renault Clio (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Clio | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Clio | 311 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 43 L |
