1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 312 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
Model | A 106 | 312 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 43 L |