1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1966 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 360 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Spider | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |
