2007 Audi A6 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 51 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 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 920 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, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A6 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
