1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1964 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
| Model | Appia | 312 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |
