1957 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Mazda 2
To start off, 2012 Mazda 2 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 2 (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 2 weights approximately 140 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 Mazda 2 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
| Model | 312 | 2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
