1960 Abarth Spider Riviera 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 Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | Spider Riviera | 311 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
