1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1960 Land Rover 88 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 500 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Land Rover | Wartburg |
Model | 88 | 312 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2460 mm |