1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 570 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 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Wartburg | Toyota |
| Model | 312 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 900 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3090 mm |
