1977 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Wartburg |
| Model | Chevette | 312 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
