2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 118 kg more than 1956 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Avalanche | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
