1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 1000 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
