1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte 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 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 390 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 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Wartburg | Maserati |
| Model | 312 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2576 mm |
