1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1956 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 308 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
