1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Because 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Wartburg 311 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
