1963 Wartburg 311 vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 985 kg more than 1963 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1963 Wartburg 311 has manual transmission. 1963 Wartburg 311 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Wartburg 311 | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Wartburg | Maserati |
| Model | 311 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
