2009 Lexus LS vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1959 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 Lexus LS (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lexus | Wartburg |
| Model | LS | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
