1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 556 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 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 312 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
