1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 42 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (190 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 550 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 312 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
