1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1956 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Caprice | 311 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
