1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 400 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 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 2600 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
