1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 53 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 960 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, 2008 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Wartburg | Tata |
| Model | 312 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
