1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
Because 1960 Abarth 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 700 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 43 L |
