1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Wartburg 311 would be higher. Both 1966 Wartburg 312 and 1962 Wartburg 311 are equipped with a 900 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 312 (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 82 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 312 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
