2005 Volkswagen Bora vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,716 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (178 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 348 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 Volkswagen Bora (236 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Bora | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Bora | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
