1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (43 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
| Model | A 106 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 40 L |
