1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 53 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Soul weights approximately 310 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, 2011 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Wartburg | Kia |
| Model | 312 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
