1975 Audi 50 vs. 1964 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1975 Audi 50 is newer by 11 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 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 50 (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 50 should accelerate faster than 1964 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1975 Audi 50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1964 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 50. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 50 | 1964 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | 50 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
