1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 540 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Wartburg | Chevrolet |
| Model | 312 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
