1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 48 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 605 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, 2006 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2006 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Wartburg | SsangYong |
| Model | 312 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
