1966 Innocenti J4 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Innocenti J4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Innocenti J4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Innocenti J4.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 82 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Innocenti J4 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Wartburg |
| Model | J4 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| 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 | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
