2008 Rover 45 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Rover 45 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 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 Rover 45 (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | 45 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
