1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 2 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 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1958 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | Coupe | 312 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
