2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Spider | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
