1991 Citroen C 15 vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1991 Citroen C 15 is newer by 28 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen C 15 (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 85 kg more than 1991 Citroen C 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen C 15 (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen C 15 | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | C 15 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
