1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1964 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1964 Wartburg 311 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1964 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 311 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 43 L |
