2009 Audi A8 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 54 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 980 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, 2009 Audi A8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | A8 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
