1958 AC Aceca vs. 1961 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1961 Wartburg 312 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
Because 1958 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1961 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | AC | Wartburg |
Model | Aceca | 312 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |