1956 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 312 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Morgan | Wartburg |
| Model | Plus 4 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2087 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
