1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 26 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 220 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Maserati | Wartburg |
| Model | 420 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
