2005 Mazda 6 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (139 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 345 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 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 6 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
