2009 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Polo | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Wartburg |
| Model | Polo | 311 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
