2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | Discovery | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 900 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 43 L |
