1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 35 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 735 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 456M | 311 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 43 L |
