1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
| Model | A 106 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 81 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 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 | 43 L |
