1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 34 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1955 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 312 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
