1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 4 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | GTA | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |
