1958 Wartburg 312 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP) has 474 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 694 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 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Wartburg 312 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Wartburg | Porsche |
| Model | 312 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 523 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
