2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1963 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 Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Express | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 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 | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 43 L |
