1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Accent is newer by 55 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Accent (136 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 147 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, 2013 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2013 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 312 | Accent |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 136 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
