1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 1974 Audi Fox
To start off, 1974 Audi Fox is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Audi Fox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Audi Fox (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Audi Fox should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1974 Audi Fox.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Audi Fox (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Audi Fox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 1974 Audi Fox | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 312 | Fox |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
