1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 630 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 43 L |
