1957 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2010 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 53 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2010 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 951 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 927 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, 2010 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1168 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Wartburg | Bugatti |
| Model | 312 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
