1960 Ginetta G4 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 Ginetta G4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ginetta G4 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ginetta G4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ginetta G4 (39 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ginetta G4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ginetta G4. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ginetta G4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ginetta G4 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ginetta | Wartburg |
| Model | G4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 43 L |
