1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 750 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
