1966 Wartburg 312 vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, both 1966 Wartburg 312 and 1966 Wartburg 353 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1966 Wartburg 353 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Wartburg 353 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 353 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 353 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 353 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Wartburg 312 | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 312 | 353 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
