1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1337 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Wartburg | Volkswagen |
| Model | 312 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1968 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 | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
