1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 27 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 20 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, 1983 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
| Model | A 310 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
