1963 Wartburg 311 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 MG MGA.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 311 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Wartburg | MG |
| Model | 311 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
