2008 Rover 75 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1955 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 75 (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 75 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | 75 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
