1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1990 Citroen C 15 is newer by 27 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Citroen C 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen C 15 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | C 15 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 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 | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
