2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 388 kg more than 1959 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 Golf (240 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Golf | 311 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1348 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
