1973 Mazda 1000 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1973 Mazda 1000 is newer by 8 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 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 1000 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mazda | Wartburg |
| Model | 1000 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |
