1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Alfasud | 311 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
