1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2003 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2003 Renault Grand Espace 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Grand Espace (148 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 930 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 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2003 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Wartburg | Renault |
| Model | 312 | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
