2007 Dacia Logan vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Dacia Logan is newer by 48 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 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dacia Logan (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dacia Logan weights approximately 320 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, 2007 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dacia Logan | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Dacia | Wartburg |
Model | Logan | 311 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1459 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |