1957 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 55 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 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 447 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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Wartburg | Chevrolet |
| Model | 312 | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
