1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi Coupe (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi Coupe (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi Coupe | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Audi | Wartburg |
| Model | Coupe | 312 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
