2008 Pontiac G5 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Pontiac G5 is newer by 49 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G5 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Pontiac G5 (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G5 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Wartburg |
| Model | G5 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
