2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1748 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | Defender | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
