2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 381 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cee'd | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Kia | Wartburg |
| Model | Cee'd | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |
