2009 Hummer H3 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1965 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 Hummer H3 (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Hummer | Wartburg |
| Model | H3 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 43 L |
