2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
| Model | Eclipse | 311 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
