1989 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 23 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Morgan | Wartburg |
| Model | Plus 4 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
