1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, 2004 Mazda 3 is newer by 46 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 126 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, 2004 Mazda 3 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mazda |
| Model | 312 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
