1983 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 17 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo 33.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 33 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |
