1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 312 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
