2009 Mazda 5 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 5 (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 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 Mazda 5 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 5 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 5 | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
