1987 Opel Corsa vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1987 Opel Corsa is newer by 21 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Opel Corsa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Corsa | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Corsa | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
