2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 790 kg more than 1962 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 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1962 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1962 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Silverado | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 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 | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |
