1963 AC Cobra vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Cobra | 311 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
