1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1965 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 2400 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
