1957 Wartburg 312 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 192 kg more than 1957 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Wartburg 312 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 312 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
