1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1706 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Wartburg | GMC |
| Model | 312 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2009 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2946 mm |
