1957 Rover P4 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 Wartburg 312 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 440 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Rover | Wartburg |
| Model | P4 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
