1954 Saab 94 vs. 1965 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 312 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Saab 94. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Saab 94 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Saab 94 (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Saab 94 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1954 Saab 94.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Saab 94 (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Saab 94 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Saab 94 | 1965 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Saab | Wartburg |
| Model | 94 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 504 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
