1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 899 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 750 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 81 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 | 590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 43 L |
