1956 Rover P4 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 Wartburg 312 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Rover P4 (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1958 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, 1956 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rover P4 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | P4 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
