2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 50 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 8,128 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 2024 kg more than 1955 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (597 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Avalanche | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8128 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
