1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 58 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 60 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 312 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
