1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
