1983 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Arna | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
