1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1963 Wartburg 312 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1963 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 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 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 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | Coupe | 312 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 783 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 | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
