1963 MG 1100 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1963 MG 1100 and 1963 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 MG 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 MG 1100 (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 MG 1100 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 MG 1100.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 MG 1100 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 MG 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 MG 1100 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | MG | Wartburg |
| Model | 1100 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
