1961 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 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 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | AC | Wartburg |
| Model | Cobra | 312 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
