1994 Citroen AX vs. 1961 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1961 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
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, 1961 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1961 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | AX | 312 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
