1959 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1961 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1961 Wartburg 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Vauxhall Victor | 1961 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Wartburg |
Model | Victor | 312 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |