1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 398 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 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 312 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
