1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 580 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Wartburg | Subaru |
Model | 312 | Forester |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 900 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2616 mm |