1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Giulietta | 312 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 43 L |
