1987 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 33 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
