1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 312 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | 500 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
