1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Abarth 1300 is newer by 4 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 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 900 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
