1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 100 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 75 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
