1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | Bialbero | 311 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
