1956 Wartburg 311 vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 52 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 325 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Wartburg 311 | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 311 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
