1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1959 Alvis TD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 455 kg more than 1958 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Wartburg | Alvis |
| Model | 312 | TD |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 117 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
