1967 Wartburg 312 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1967 Wartburg 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1967 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Wartburg 312 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 312 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Wartburg 312 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Wartburg 312 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Wartburg |
| Model | 312 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
