1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
| Model | 1300 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2460 mm |
