1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 52 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 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 312 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
