1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 312 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 360 kg more than 1966 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | 2-Litre | 312 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 43 L |
