1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 29 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Wartburg |
| Model | 164 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
