2006 Hyundai Elantra vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 47 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 240 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, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Wartburg |
| Model | Elantra | 311 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
