1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 480 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 Kia Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Wartburg | Kia |
| Model | 312 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
