1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 312 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 312 (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 312 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 899 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 | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| 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 |
