1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1967 Austin 1300 and 1967 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 1300 (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300.
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, 1967 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 43 L |
