1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 730 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 355 Spider | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| 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 | 110 L | 43 L |
