1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 312 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 350 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, 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | 170S | 312 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
