1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | Alfasud | 312 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
