1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 25 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
Model | 33 | 311 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |