1965 Innocenti J4 vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Innocenti J4 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Innocenti J4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 Innocenti J4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 Innocenti J4 (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti J4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Innocenti J4 | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
Model | J4 | 311 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |