1955 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Eos 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 635 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 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Wartburg 312 | 2013 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 312 | Eos |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
