2009 Renault Clio vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 680 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 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Clio | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Renault | Wartburg |
| Model | Clio | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
