1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP) has 374 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 485 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 512 M | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 991 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
