2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 245 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 Volkswagen Golf (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Golf | 311 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
