2009 Audi A6 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A6 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
