1967 Austin A 60 vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1967 Austin A 60 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 60 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1967 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Austin A 60 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Austin A 60. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 60 | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Austin | Wartburg |
| Model | A 60 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |
