2009 Volkswagen GTI vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen GTI 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 1347 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 Volkswagen GTI (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen GTI | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | GTI | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
