1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 55 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1513 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Wartburg | GMC |
| Model | 312 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3429 mm |
