1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
