1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1960 Austin A 90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | A 90 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
