1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 17 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 210 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Maserati | Wartburg |
| Model | 420 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
