1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 400 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 43 L |
