1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 57 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 357 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Wartburg | Kia |
| Model | 312 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
