1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
| Model | A 310 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
