1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa 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 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Abarth | Wartburg |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 312 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |