1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1957 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Wartburg 312 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | A 30 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |
