1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2006 Audi S4
To start off, 2006 Audi S4 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi S4 weights approximately 315 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, 2006 Audi S4 (411 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2006 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 312 | S4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
