1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 1000 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
