1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC90 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 1234 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 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volvo |
| Model | 312 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
