1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 1750 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
