1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 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 F355 (364 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | F355 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 43 L |
