1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 350 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 Mercedes-Benz B (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Wartburg | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 312 | B |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
