1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 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 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
| Model | V6 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
