1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 2600 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
