1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1955 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Fleetwood | 312 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2460 mm |
