1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 54 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (168 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Wartburg | Audi |
| Model | 312 | TT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2469 mm |
