1982 Opel Corsa vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 17 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (54 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Opel Corsa (90 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Corsa | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Corsa | 312 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
