1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1964 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 700 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
